Choptank

**Summer is coming!** Short, sweet and sassy, this lightweight shell flows like its namesake the Choptank River. Vertical waves embellish the hem and yoke, evoking thoughts of cool water on a hot day. Refined enough to wear under a jacket as office attire, yet casual enough for a weekend adventure. Yarn Miss Babs Damask 65% cultivated silk, 35% bleached linen; 420 yd/3.5 oz (380 m/100 g) skeins 2, (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins, shown in Watering Can Or approximately 460 (490, 510, 530, 570) (620, 670, 730, 790, 820) yards/ 421 (448, 466, 485, 521) (567, 613, 668, 722, 750) meters of fingering weight yarn. Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) To fit bust sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) (44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”/80 (85, 90, 95, 100) (110, 120, 130, 140, 150) cm. Finished Measurements Bust circumference: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) (44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”/80 (85, 90, 95, 100) (110, 120, 130, 140, 150) cm. Shown in size 3, to be worn with zero ease. Needles • US 3 [3.25mm] circular needle, 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge • US 2 [2.75mm] circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge Spare US 3 [3.25mm] needle for three needle bind off Gauge Blocked: 28 stitches and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on larger needles. Lightly (spray or steam) blocked. Notions • 3 stitch markers, including 1 unique beginning of round stitch marker • Scrap yarn or stitch holder • Tapestry needle This pattern has been professionally tech edited. Check out my patterns in the Knit Companion Design Store https://www.create2thrive.com/?filter_designer=elizabeth-beach